Strong's Lexicon qehillah: Assembly, congregation Original Word: קְהִלָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root קהל (qahal), meaning "to assemble" or "to gather." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - 1577. ἐκκλησία (ekklesia): Often translated as "church" or "assembly," this Greek term carries a similar meaning to "qehillah," referring to a gathering of believers or a congregation. Usage: The term "qehillah" refers to a gathering or assembly of people, often for religious or communal purposes. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the congregation of Israel, particularly in contexts of worship, decision-making, or communal activities. The word emphasizes the collective nature of the group, highlighting unity and shared purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of assembly was central to the community's religious and social life. The "qehillah" often gathered for worship, to hear the reading of the Torah, or to make important communal decisions. This assembly was not just a social gathering but a sacred congregation, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people. The idea of assembly also extended to the broader community of Israel, emphasizing their identity as God's chosen people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qahal Definition assembly, congregation NASB Translation assembly (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְהִלָּה noun feminine assembly, congregation; — absolute ׳ק Nehemiah 5:7; construct קְהִלַּת Deuteronomy 33:4 (poem). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance assembly, congregation From qahal; an assemblage -- assembly, congregation. see HEBREW qahal Forms and Transliterations קְהִלַּ֥ת קְהִלָּ֥ה קהלה קהלת kehilLah kehilLat qə·hil·lāh qə·hil·laṯ qəhillāh qəhillaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 33:4 HEB: מֹשֶׁ֑ה מוֹרָשָׁ֖ה קְהִלַּ֥ת יַעֲקֹֽב׃ NAS: A possession for the assembly of Jacob. KJV: [even] the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob. INT: Moses A possession the assembly of Jacob Nehemiah 5:7 2 Occurrences |
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